This report provides an update on the activities of the Secretariat for the period 1 January to 30 April 2019. It summarizes progress against the overarching goals and priorities identified in the Secretariat’s 2019 work programme, as well as tracking key performance indicators identified in the work programme results framework. The report includes an update on missions undertaken by the Secretariat during the reporting period, a summary report of the work carried out under the Board’s mandate to clarify the nature, scope and extent of Secretariat second-level due diligence and a list of effective memorandums of understanding the Secretariat has entered into.